Accountant - Animal Nutrition
About The Position
Land O'Lakes is hiring an Accountant to join our Animal Nutrition accounting team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the month-end close process by preparing journal entries, preparing monthly reconciliations, analyzing balance sheet accounts to ensure proper financial reporting, working with various business segments to research and resolve issues, and ensuring timely resolution to reconciliation items. Additional responsibilities will include essential accounting processes focusing on cash for the Animal Nutrition and WinField United business segments, accounting for the Purina Research Farm, WinField United counter sales, tonnage taxes, and various other general accounting areas supporting the Animal Nutrition business segment. The position will interact and partner with other finance functions including Treasury, Cash Applications, Accounts Receivable/Credit, and Accounts Payable. This role is located at our corporate headquarters in Arden Hills, MN with a hybrid work model (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in office each week).
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in accounting
- Proficient with ERP systems and Microsoft products
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment under strict deadlines
- Ability to learn new concepts quickly
- Effective trouble-shooting and problem resolution skills
- Ability to drive process improvements
- Proven ability to build relationships with peers and business partners
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of JD Edwards and SAP systems
- Experience with Hyperion-Essbase and Business intelligence tools
Responsibilities
- Manage the month-end close process by preparing journal entries
- Prepare monthly reconciliations
- Analyze balance sheet accounts to ensure proper financial reporting
- Work with various business segments to research and resolve issues
- Ensure timely resolution to reconciliation items
- Perform essential accounting processes focusing on cash for the Animal Nutrition and WinField United business segments
- Account for the Purina Research Farm, WinField United counter sales, and tonnage taxes
- Support various other general accounting areas for the Animal Nutrition business segment
- Interact and partner with other finance functions including Treasury, Cash Applications, Accounts Receivable/Credit, and Accounts Payable
Benefits
- Broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
